Tonga Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Tonga's trade openness was 66.21% in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 16.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Tonga's trade openness stood at 66.21% in 2025, a decline of +13.41% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.21% by 2025. Tonga ranked 122nd globally.
Tonga's trade openness has exhibited a moderate level of fluctuation over the past 50 years, with the country's trade dependence reaching its peak in 1975 at 112.15, a value exceeded by only a handful of nations globally at the time. Conversely, trade openness hit a trough in 1999, plummeting to 60.78. Since then, Tonga's trade dependence has steadily increased, reaching a value of 66.21 in 2025. This places Tonga in a relatively balanced position among its peers, with Chile and the United Kingdom boasting higher trade openness values of 66.73 and 67.09 respectively. The steady increase in trade openness over the years suggests a gradual shift towards greater economic integration, which may be attributed to Tonga's efforts to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on traditional sectors such as fishing and agriculture. A significant uptick in global demand for Tongan exports or a boost in foreign direct investment could potentially accelerate this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 63.36% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 66.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.21% | −13.41% | #122 |
| 2023 | 79.62% | +9.50% | #77 |
| 2022 | 70.13% | +1.58% | #64 |
| 2021 | 68.55% | −13.30% | #72 |
| 2020 | 81.85% | −6.20% | #115 |
| 2019 | 88.05% | +1.94% | #108 |
| 2018 | 86.10% | −1.94% | #98 |
| 2017 | 88.04% | +0.27% | #109 |
| 2016 | 87.78% | +6.39% | #109 |
| 2015 | 81.39% | +6.66% | #100 |
| 2014 | 74.73% | −8.00% | #78 |
| 2013 | 82.73% | +4.76% | #94 |
| 2012 | 77.97% | −0.89% | #79 |
| 2011 | 78.86% | +8.06% | #81 |
| 2010 | 70.80% | −3.54% | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's trade openness was 66.21% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 16.8% decrease from the previous year.
Tonga's trade openness peaked at 112.15% in 1975.
The lowest trade openness in Tonga was 60.78% in 1999.
Tonga ranks 122nd globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's trade openness is projected to reach 66.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Tonga in 2025 was 66.21%. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_trade-openness,
title = {Tonga Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}